Winston S. ChurchillBooks, in all their variety, offer the human intellect the means whereby civilization may be carried triumphantly forward.
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When Benjamin Franklin wrote, “Books, in all their variety, offer the human intellect the means whereby civilization may be carried triumphantly forward,” he was speaking to the power of learning. There is something about mastering the written word that allows us to see what cannot be seen with our eyes or by touch. By understanding how words work, we are able to unlock the secrets of the universe.
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